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Unknown species of Hydrozoa
in Order: Leptothecata

Thecate Hydroid






Tom Jackson (2013)

 

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Summary


Physical Description


Ecology


Life History & Behaviour


Anatomy & Physiology


Fluorescence


Evolution & Systematics


Biogeographic Distribution


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Ecology

This species of hydromedusae was found in the plankton near the sea surface, along with other hydroid species, salps, copepods and other planktonic organisms.

The polyp stage of this species what not observed. However, Leptothecata are often colonial and are usually found growing on rocks and the shells of other organisms.

Classification

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